Sadhu Kokila
| Sadhu Kokila | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Sahaya Sheelan Shadrach[1] 24 March 1966 Bangalore, Mysore State (now Karnataka), India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Other names | Kokila Sadhu, Sadhu maharaj |
| Occupation | Musician, actor, film director, producer. |
| Years active | 1992–present |
| Spouse(s) | Saleena |
| Children | 2 |
| Relatives | Kiran karagi |
| Website | Personal website |
Sahaya Sheelan Shadrach (born 24 March 1966)[2] known by his screen name Sadhu Kokila, is an Indian musician, actor, film director and producer, and an occasional screenwriter and lyricist who works in Kannada cinema.[3] Having trained in music at a young age, he is today considered one of India's fastest musical keyboard players.[4] He began his career as a composer before taking to acting in films, appearing mostly in comic roles. He has also directed ten Kannada films, the notable one being Raktha Kanneeru (2003).
As a composer, he is a two-time recipient of the Karnataka State Film Award for Best Music Director, which he won for Rakshasa (2005) and Inthi Ninna Preethiya (2008). As an actor, he has received multiple nominations and awards in the category of Best Comedian in the South Indian International Movie Awards.
Early life and career
Sadhu Kokila was born as Sahaya Sheelan on 24 March 1966 into a Christian family of Natesh and Mangala in Bangalore in the Indian State of Mysore (now Karnataka).[2] He was born to a family of musicians with father being a violinist in a music band of Karnataka Police Department, his mother and sister being playback singers. Sadhu Kokila's brother Layendra is also an actor. Kokila studied in St. Joseph's Indian High School, Bangalore. He was given the stage name Sadhu Kokila by Upendra, the music director of Sheelan's debut film Shhh!.[1]
Kokila began his career as a musician after he was taken to musician Kasturi Shankar by his brother. He is also one of the fastest keyboard players in India.
Personal life
Kokila married saleena in 1993. They have two children together, Suraag and Srujan.[1]
Filmography
As actor
| Years | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Sorry | ||
| 1993 | Shhh! | Cameo appearance | |
| 1995 | Om | Shankar | |
| 1997 | O Mallige | ||
| 1999 | Bombat Halva | ||
| 2000 | Khiladi | ||
| Ekangi | |||
| 2001 | Vaalee | ||
| Jipuna Nanna Ganda | |||
| 2002 | Chandu | Thimma | |
| Nagarahavu | Vishwanath Sharma | ||
| 2003 | Laali Haadu | ||
| Raktha Kanneeru | Also director | ||
| Raa | Hero's friend | Telugu film | |
| 2004 | Saagari | ||
| Mellusire Savigaana | |||
| Rama Krishna | |||
| Maurya | |||
| Kalasipalya | |||
| 2005 | Kanchanaganga | ||
| Anna Thangi | |||
| Gowramma | |||
| Rakshasa | Also director | ||
| Nammanna | |||
| Sakha Sakhi | |||
| 2006 | Hubli | ||
| Aishwarya | |||
| Suntaragaali | Also director | ||
| Matha | |||
| 2007 | Parodi | ||
| Sixer | |||
| Anatharu | Also director, screenwriter and composer | ||
| Snehana Preethina | |||
| 2008 | Meravanige | ||
| Mast Maja Maadi | |||
| Kaamannana Makkalu | |||
| PUC | |||
| Nee Tata Naa Birla | |||
| Sangama | |||
| 2009 | Gilli | ||
| Lift Kodla | |||
| Devaru Kotta Thangi | |||
| Tabbali | |||
| Dubai Babu | |||
| Raam | |||
| Vayuputra | |||
| Savari | |||
| Male Barali Manju Irali | |||
| Devru | |||
| Rajani | |||
| 2010 | Super | Chaddi brother | |
| Deadly 2 | |||
| Prithvi | Tirupathi | ||
| Kari Chirathe | |||
| Shourya | Jimson | ||
| Mr. Theertha | Also director | ||
| Hoo | |||
| Porki | |||
| Hendtheer Darbar | |||
| Zamana | |||
| Aithalakkadi | |||
| Veera | |||
| Ullasa Utsaha | |||
| Jothegara | |||
| O Manase | |||
| Hara | |||
| 2011 | Aata | ||
| Dudde Doddappa | |||
| 2012 | Yaare Koogadali | Shishupala | SIIMA Award for Best Comedian (Kannada) |
| Romeo | |||
| Jaanu | |||
| Anarkali | |||
| Mr. 420 | |||
| Lucky | |||
| Snehitaru | |||
| Gokula Krishna | |||
| 2013 | Victory | ||
| Bhajarangi | |||
| Dilwala | |||
| Googly | Musthafa | Nominated, SIIMA Award for Best Comedian | |
| Sweety Nanna Jodi | |||
| Loosegalu | |||
| Auto Raja | |||
| Myna | Beggar in train | ||
| Ninnindale | Lucky | ||
| Election | |||
| Bachchan | |||
| Aane Pataaki | |||
| Madarangi | |||
| Devarane | |||
| Bangari | |||
| Shravani Subramanya | Govinda | ||
| 2014 | Maanikya | Veeraprathapa Simha | |
| Mr. and Mrs. Ramachari | Manche Gowda | IIFA Award for Best Comedian (Kannada) Nominated, SIIMA Award for Best Comedian (Kannada) | |
| Chandralekha | |||
| Brahma | Sadhu | ||
| Gajakesari | |||
| Khatarnaak | |||
| Savaari 2 | |||
| 2015 | Mythri | ||
| Ranna | Bhaskar | ||
| Aatagara | Sadhu Maharaj | ||
| 1st Rank Raju | |||
| Mr. Airavata | |||
| 2016 | Kathe Chitrakathe Nirdeshana Puttanna | ||
| Maduveya Mamatheya Kareyole | |||
| Mast Mohabbat | |||
| Viraat | |||
| Shivalinga | |||
| Bhale Jodi | Also director, composer | ||
| U the end A | |||
| Supari Surya | |||
| Jai Maruthi 800 | |||
| Chakravyuha | Sadhu | ||
| Style King | Sadhu | ||
| Brahma Vishnu Maheshwara | |||
| Jaggu Dada | |||
| Jigarthanda | |||
| Lakshmana | |||
| Zoom | M.J. | Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Kannada | |
| Bhujanga | |||
| Deal Raja | |||
| Kotigobba 2 | |||
| Crazy Boy | |||
| Happy Birthday | |||
| Mungaru Male 2 | Nominated SIIMA Award for Best Comedian | ||
| 2017 | Lee | ||
| Hai | |||
| Raajakumara | |||
| Real Police | |||
| Bangara s/o Bangarada Manushya | |||
| Dandupalya 2 | |||
| Bharjari | loveguru |
As director
| Years | Film | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Raktha Kanneeru | |
| 2005 | Rakshasa | |
| 2006 | Suntaragaali | |
| 2007 | Anatharu | |
| 2008 | Gange Baare Thunge Baare | |
| 2009 | Devru | |
| 2010 | Mr. Theertha | |
| 2010 | Shourya | |
| 2011 | Police Story 3 | Co-director |
| 2014 | Super Ranga | |
| 2016 | Bhale Jodi | |
As composer
| Year | Film | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Shhh! | |
| 1994 | Curfew | |
| 1994 | Asha Jyoti | |
| 1994 | Gandugali | |
| 1995 | Mangalya Sakshi | |
| 1995 | Savyasachi | |
| 1995 | Ohhoo | |
| 1995 | Mother India | |
| 1995 | Priya O... Priya | |
| 1995 | Bal Nan Maga | |
| 1995 | Betegara | |
| 1995 | Aata Hudugata | |
| 1995 | Thavaru Beegaru | |
| 1995 | Nighatha | |
| 1995 | Nishchithartha | |
| 1995 | Kavya | |
| 1995 | Shiva | |
| 1995 | Emergency | |
| 1996 | Ibbara Naduve Muddina Aata | |
| 1996 | Gajanura Gandu | |
| 2000 | Swalpa Adjust Madkolli | |
| 2002 | Majestic | |
| 2002 | H2O | |
| 2002 | Kitty | |
| 2003 | Laali Haadu | |
| 2003 | Raktha Kanneeru | |
| 2003 | Daasa | |
| 2004 | Rowdy Aliya | Guest composer |
| 2005 | Rakshasa | Karnataka State Film Award for Best Music Director |
| 2005 | Deadly Soma | |
| 2006 | Suntaragaali | |
| 2006 | Thangigagi | |
| 2008 | Inthi Ninna Preethiya | Karnataka State Film Award for Best Music Director |
| 2009 | Devru | |
| 2010 | Aithalakkadi | |
| 2010 | Hendtheer Darbar | |
| 2010 | Shourya | |
| 2011 | Sanju Weds Geetha | Background score only |
| 2011 | Police Story 3 | Background score only |
| 2012 | Edegarike | Also playback singer for song "Neenondu Mugiyada Mouna" Udaya Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer |
| 2013 | Myna | Background score only |
| 2013 | Tony | |
| 2014 | Anarkali | |
| 2015 | Rathavara | |
| 2016 | Bhale Jodi | |
| 2016 | Kiragoorina Gayyaligalu | |
| 2016 | Masti Gudi | |
| 2017 | Uppi Rupee | |
| 2018 | Rajasimha | Background score only |
| 2018 | Prema Baraha | Background score only |
Awards and nominations
- 2004–05: Best Music Director: Rakshasa
- 2007–08: Best Music Director: Inthi Ninna Preethiya
- 2011: Best Comedian: Hudugaru
- 2012: Best Comedian: Yaare Koogadali
- 2016: Best Performance In A Comic Role: Mr. and Mrs. Ramachari
References
- 1 2 3 Kokila, Sadhu (28 October 2014). Sadhu Kokila - Event - 10.4.13. India: Suvarna.
- 1 2 Weekend with Ramesh Season 2 - Episode 13 - February 06, 2016 - Full Episode. Retrieved 16 February 2016.
- ↑ "Sadhu Kokila profile". kannadamoviesinfo.wordpress.com. Retrieved 22 April 2016.
- ↑ "Sadhu Kokila is one of the fastest keyboard players in India". The Times of India. 25 March 2014. Retrieved 22 April 2016.